Get regular…with your eye exams! There is no better way to protect your vision than an eye exam, as many eye diseases have no easily detectable symptoms. The Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends children have their first eye exam between ages six and nine months, and annually after that. Adults should have eye exams every two years, or at the direction of their optometrist.

Butt out! Smoking contributes to a number of eye related health issues, learn more here.

Take 20. Take a 20 second break from your computer screen every 20 minutes and focus your eyes on something at least 20 feet away.

Have the conversation. If you have eye irritation from allergies, inflammation, infection or injury, don’t assume it will go away on its own. Unusual visual symptoms can require treatment to resolve, or, in some cases, indicate a more serious vision problem. For eye care emergencies, be sure to ask your optometrist if emergency appointments are available – it’s often faster than going to the ER.

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Amy Manchanda

For 22 years Dr. Amy Manchanda has been a practicing optometrist. With a passion for eye health and how it affects nutrition, Dr. Manchanda offers counselling for holistic treatment of a number of common eye conditions.